Russia’s Tu-160 missile carrier remains world’s best supersonic aircraft — Tupolev CEO

Moscow, Russia

Time

15 Oct 2026, 12:35 UTC

Source

TASS

THREAT

HIGH

Verification

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TASS — State-funded outlet

MISSILE / WEAPON INFO

Iskander-M (9K720)

İskender-M · Rusya

BALLISTIC

RANGE

500

km

SPEED

Mach

6-7

WARHEAD

700

kg

Russia's primary tactical ballistic missile. Heavily used in Ukraine. Difficult to intercept due to maneuverability.

GUIDANCE

İnertial + GLONASS + optik

PROPULSION

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